US Prepares for Broad Strike on Iran This Weekend, Tehran Threatens: 'We Will Attack Israel'

The US is preparing for a broad strike on Iran as early as this weekend, amid the failure of diplomatic efforts and Trump's escalating rhetoric. A senior Iranian official threatened a response that would include striking vital infrastructure in Israel and American energy facilities in the region. According to reports, the scope and targets of the strike have not yet been determined, but hitting missile sites and energy infrastructure is being considered.

The United States is preparing for a broad strike on Iran as early as this weekend, amid the failure of diplomatic efforts and the escalating tone from President Donald Trump. According to reports overnight (Friday) on CNN and CBS, the scope of the attack and the targets to be included have not yet been finally determined, but among the options being considered is striking missile sites and even energy infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has approved a new round of strikes, which could begin this weekend and last several days. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian security official threatened that if Iran is attacked, Tehran will respond by striking vital infrastructure in Israel and American energy facilities in the region. According to several sources who spoke with CBS, the strikes could begin as early as this weekend, although Trump has not yet given final approval. Israel has been updated in advance and is maintaining full coordination with the Americans. The US administration is also considering striking energy facilities, including the Pikax Mountain facility south of Tehran. CENTCOM has prepared operational alternatives and placed forces on alert. The White House is discussing the possibility of cutting off electricity supply in Tehran, but no decision has been made. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the Pentagon will not comment on targets before the president's decision. Trump told reporters that he intends to resume heavy strikes to force the regime back to negotiations, and assessed that a hard blow would break Tehran's will.